Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was not notified of October recall (98v222000) of the shaft coupling prior to the purchase of the vehicle, when dealer was contacted for repair consumer was told that they would not be able to accomidate her until the next month (3-15-00) due to other vehicles awaiting repair. Nlm.
The vehicle makes noise when starting in the morning. First, said it was end play in the crank then the water pump, then its the alternater then they replace the valve. After all this the cause was the hydraulics are bleeding down and that was the ticking noise comes and it was on recall 98v-222. The vehicle was at the shop several times for the same problems.